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Video: ‘How airlines schedule flights’

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This week’s video describes how airlines decide when their flights should arrive and depart. Watch the video to find out how they do it.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. Why are flights with connections so common?
  2. What do passengers look for, after the cost, when booking a flight?
  3. How does American Airlines operate its hub in Dallas to minimise connection times?
  4. Why don’t budget airlines operate in a similar way to American?
  5. Why is Etihad’s hub in Abu Dhabi an extreme version of American’s Dallas hub?
  6. What’s the disadvantage to this extreme version?
  7. Why are flights from North to South America usually so expensive?
  8. Think about your own airline and how flights are scheduled, are there any similarities to what you’ve seen?

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How Airlines Schedule Flights

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Structure: ‘How to use “that” 2’

Using ‘that’

In our previous post we saw two common ways to use ‘that’. Today we’ll see two more ways to use ‘that’.

1. I am certain that he is a pilot.
The structure here is is/was + adjective + that + …. You can use ‘be’ in different tenses but the overall structure remains the same. After you use ‘that’ you can continue with verbs in different tenses, so you could use the present, past or future tenses etc…

Here are some more examples.
He was happy that nobody noticed his mistake.
They are sad that you will leave the airline next Friday.

Let’s look at another way to use ‘that.

2. It was reported that thirteen people were killed in the crash.
This is a more formal expression which we use to report what someone says or believes without saying who that person or those people are.
Notice the structure here; it + is/are + past participle + that….

Here are some more examples.
It is said that you have to have good stick and rudder skills to be a good pilot.
It is rumoured that the company is going to hire more employees.

Now try some examples of your own using the two different ways we looked at above.

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Structure: ‘How to use “that” 1’

Using ‘that’

That is a very common word but also a word which can confuse people because we can use it in a few different ways.

First we’ll look at two of the ways that we can use it.

1. I know that pilot.
In this example ‘that’ is what we call a determiner, it helps to identify which thing or person you’re talking about. We also use ‘this’, ‘these’ and ‘those’ in a similar way. Note that we use that + noun here.

Let’s look at another example.

2. He said that the mechanic was late.
In this example we use ‘that’ as a conjunction (connecting word) to connect the two other parts together. Here are some verbs which are used in this way; say, agree, deny, suggest, believe, hope, remember, see, hear. Note that in this type of structure we use verb + that + clause

Here are some more examples.
I remembered that I had an exam.
I believed that he was an honest person.

Now try some examples of your own using the two different ways we looked at above.

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Video answers: ‘What’s in a pilot’s bag?’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. The first tip is to avoid buying a cheap bag.
  2. It should be just the right size to fit next to you in the cockpit.
  3. You should always have all of the necessary IDs and documents required by your company.
  4. With a metal clipboard you’d need to open you bag when you go through security, delaying you.
  5. You should pack earplugs or some other ear protection for the walk around so that your hands can be free and your ears protected.
  6. Some disinfectant wipes (disinfecting swipes) are necessary for good hygiene, they can prevent you from picking up bacteria and getting sick.
  7. It’s a good idea because it’s an item that can last a long time.
  8. Extra batteries should be kept for your headset or flashlight.
  9. They’re a bad idea because with constant pressure changes, a cheap one will stop working properly.
  10. While technically the book isn’t necessary, some record of your flight hours is necessary in case of an inspection.

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Video: ‘What’s in a pilot’s bag?’

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This week’s video describes the contents of a pilot’s bag. Watch the video to find out what’s in there.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. What’s the first tip about buying your pilot’s bag?
  2. What size should it be?
  3. What are the first items you should always have in your bag?
  4. What’s the problem with a metal clipboard?
  5. What should you pack for the walk around?
  6. What item is necessary for good hygiene?
  7. Why is a decent headset a good idea?
  8. What extra item should be kept for your headset or flashlight?
  9. Why are cheap pens a bad idea?
  10. Why is a logbook necessary?

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Structure: ‘Future in the past’

What is the ‘future in the past’?

When we speak in English we normally think about the future from our current perspective. That is, we think about the future from now.

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